Lake Tahoe Boat Ramps Directory

Current launch usability at 6228.23 ft MSL (-0.9 ft from normal pool).

All 26 Public Concrete Launch Facilities Operational

Lake water elevation is 0.9 ft below normal pool (6229.1 ft). All public concrete ramps remain clear and safely navigable.

🚤 Angora Ridge

Usable (Level OK)

Fee: $5 Day-Use

Lanes: 2 lanes

Min Usable Pool: 6223.1 ft

Angora Ridge

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🚤 Bayview / Inspiration Point Day Use

Usable (Level OK)

Fee: Free / $5 Day-Use

Lanes: 2 lanes

Min Usable Pool: 6222.1 ft

Public boat launch facility providing direct water access with vehicle and boat trailer parking.

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🚤 Brockway Summit/Martis Peak

Usable (Level OK)

Fee: $5 Day-Use

Lanes: 2 lanes

Min Usable Pool: 6223.1 ft

Brockway Summit/Martis Peak

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🚤 Buck Lake Road 14N40

Usable (Level OK)

Fee: $5 Day-Use

Lanes: 2 lanes

Min Usable Pool: 6223.1 ft

Buck Lake Road 14N40

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🚤 Cascade Falls

Usable (Level OK)

Fee: $5 Day-Use

Lanes: 2 lanes

Min Usable Pool: 6223.1 ft

The trail starts at the Bayview Trailhead on the back side of Bayview Campground. The round-trip to the falls is not in Desolation Wilderness, so no permit is needed. The trail is public, but Cascade Lake itself is a pri...

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🚤 Desolation Wilderness Permit

Usable (Level OK)

Fee: $5 Day-Use

Lanes: 2 lanes

Min Usable Pool: 6223.1 ft

With numerous alpine lakes, scenic waterfalls and towering granite peaks, Desolation Wilderness is a perfect location for a summer trip. Whether you want an arduous climb or a relaxing walk, you'll find what yo...

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🚤 Eagle Falls Trailhead

Usable (Level OK)

Fee: $5 Day-Use

Lanes: 2 lanes

Min Usable Pool: 6223.1 ft

Eagle Falls Trailhead

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🚤 Fountain Place

Usable (Level OK)

Fee: $5 Day-Use

Lanes: 2 lanes

Min Usable Pool: 6223.1 ft

Fountain Place

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🚤 Glen Alpine Trailhead

Usable (Level OK)

Fee: $5 Day-Use

Lanes: 2 lanes

Min Usable Pool: 6223.1 ft

Glen Alpine Trailhead

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🚤 Kings Beach 18E18

Usable (Level OK)

Fee: $5 Day-Use

Lanes: 2 lanes

Min Usable Pool: 6223.1 ft

Kings Beach 18E18

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🚤 Kiva Picnic Area

Usable (Level OK)

Fee: $5 Day-Use

Lanes: 2 lanes

Min Usable Pool: 6223.1 ft

Kiva picnic area is situated on the south shore of beautiful Lake Tahoe on Highway 89 approximately three miles northwest of the City of South Lake Tahoe. Nestled among native pine trees, Kiva picnic area offers a quiet ...

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🚤 Lake Tahoe - South Shore

Usable (Level OK)

Fee: $5 Day-Use

Lanes: 2 lanes

Min Usable Pool: 6223.1 ft

The south shore of Lake Tahoe is located on the California side of the lake with the main access via Highways 50 and 89. The south shore boasts a spectrum of commercial development intermixed with recreational opportunit...

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🚤 Lake Tahoe - West Shore

Usable (Level OK)

Fee: $5 Day-Use

Lanes: 2 lanes

Min Usable Pool: 6223.1 ft

The west shore of Lake Tahoe is located on the California side of the lake. Highway 89 stretches along this side of the lake with access via Highway 50 to the south and Interstate 80 to the north. Recreational opportunit...

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🚤 Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Christmas Tree Permit

Usable (Level OK)

Fee: $5 Day-Use

Lanes: 2 lanes

Min Usable Pool: 6223.1 ft

Public boat launch facility providing direct water access with vehicle and boat trailer parking.

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🚤 Loon Lake Day Use And Boat Launch

Usable (Level OK)

Fee: Free / $5 Day-Use

Lanes: 2 lanes

Min Usable Pool: 6222.1 ft

Public boat launch facility providing direct water access with vehicle and boat trailer parking.

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🚤 Mckinney/Rubicon Trailhead

Usable (Level OK)

Fee: $5 Day-Use

Lanes: 2 lanes

Min Usable Pool: 6223.1 ft

Directions to the trailhead: From Highway 89, south of Homewood, turn west onto McKinney Rubicon Springs Road. Take the first left on Bellevue and then the second right on McKinney Road (follow signs to Miller Lake). Mak...

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🚤 Meeks Bay Trailhead

Usable (Level OK)

Fee: $5 Day-Use

Lanes: 2 lanes

Min Usable Pool: 6223.1 ft

Meeks Bay Trailhead

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🚤 Mt. Rose Summit Interpretive Site

Usable (Level OK)

Fee: $5 Day-Use

Lanes: 2 lanes

Min Usable Pool: 6223.1 ft

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🚤 Mt. Watson 73E

Usable (Level OK)

Fee: $5 Day-Use

Lanes: 2 lanes

Min Usable Pool: 6223.1 ft

Mt. Watson 73E

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🚤 Nevada Beach Pavilion

Usable (Level OK)

Fee: $5 Day-Use

Lanes: 2 lanes

Min Usable Pool: 6223.1 ft

Public boat launch facility providing direct water access with vehicle and boat trailer parking.

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🚤 Page Meadow

Usable (Level OK)

Fee: $5 Day-Use

Lanes: 2 lanes

Min Usable Pool: 6223.1 ft

Page Meadow

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🚤 Power Line Road 12N08

Usable (Level OK)

Fee: $5 Day-Use

Lanes: 2 lanes

Min Usable Pool: 6223.1 ft

Power Line Road 12N08

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🚤 Sand Pit 12N28

Usable (Level OK)

Fee: $5 Day-Use

Lanes: 2 lanes

Min Usable Pool: 6223.1 ft

Sand Pit 12N28

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🚤 Saxon Creek

Usable (Level OK)

Fee: $5 Day-Use

Lanes: 2 lanes

Min Usable Pool: 6223.1 ft

Saxon Creek

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🚤 Stateline Lookout

Usable (Level OK)

Fee: $5 Day-Use

Lanes: 2 lanes

Min Usable Pool: 6223.1 ft

Stateline Lookout

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🚤 Valhalla

Usable (Level OK)

Fee: $5 Day-Use

Lanes: 2 lanes

Min Usable Pool: 6223.1 ft

The Heller Estate, located east of the Pope and Baldwin estates, is known as Valhalla, which means Viking heaven. Valhalla is located on National Forest land and is operated under a special use permit by Valhalla Tahoe (...

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